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Businessman Alleges ₦7 Million Fraud by Financial Platform Pryme

A Nigerian businessman, Mr. Emeka Joachim, has accused the financial services platform Pryme of withholding ₦7 million of his funds, despite repeated efforts to recover the money. The incident came to public attention through posts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), shared by a user identified as @Alaba589, who alleged that @MyPrymeApp failed to honor financial commitments made to Mr. Emeka, a trader based at Tradefair, Lagos. According to the posts, the platform first approached Mr. Emeka in September

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Sport

Barcelona Closing in on Nico Williams as Laporta Considers Final Approval

FC Barcelona are now in pole position to sign Athletic Club’s winger, Nico Williams, as the club awaits a final decision from president Joan Laporta, according to reports. The 22-year-old Spanish international has shown strong interest in a move to Camp Nou, reviving a transfer pursuit that had briefly gone cold. Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that Barcelona have overtaken top European rivals such as Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Chelsea in the race for the winger’s signature. Williams’ current

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Politics

Tight Security as Lagos APC Unveils LG Election Candidates Amid Internal Discontent

Security was heightened on Monday at the Lagos State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogba, as the party officially unveiled its candidates for the upcoming July 12 local government elections across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The unveiling also marked the flag-off of the APC’s campaign for the highly anticipated grassroots elections. The party’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, confirmed the development in a brief statement issued on Monday.

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Highlights

“Leave Tehran Now” – Israeli PM Urges Civilians Amid Escalating Tensions

As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate to alarming levels, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning to residents of Tehran, urging them to evacuate the city immediately. Speaking during a visit to an Israeli airbase on Monday, Netanyahu stated that Israel was actively pursuing its mission to neutralize threats posed by Iran, focusing on two key objectives: dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and its missile infrastructure. “We are on the way to achieving our two goals: the

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Highlights

Power Failures Drive Nigeria’s Renewables Push as NERC Strengthens Regulatory Backbone

Amid worsening power grid failures and deep-rooted energy sector challenges, Nigeria is accelerating its transition to renewable energy — with a renewed focus on decentralized systems and regulatory reforms led by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Persistent collapses of the national grid — including seven in 2024 alone and over 140 since the sector’s privatization in 2013 — have left millions of Nigerians underserved. Experts attribute these failures to gas shortages, poor maintenance, inadequate investment, and systemic inefficiencies, compounded

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Tanker Drivers Protest N12,500 Parking Fee, Suspend Loading at Lekki Port and Dangote Refinery

Petroleum tanker drivers and other truckers on Monday protested the N12,500 parking fee imposed by the Lagos State Government through the Electronic Call-up Systems Company, leading to the suspension of loading operations at Lekki Deep Seaport and the Dangote Refinery. The protest halted cargo movement, with many goods trapped at the Lekki Port as importers abandoned pickup attempts. The drivers, under the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) arm of NUPENG, decried the

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Politics

Obi to Nigerians: Elect Leaders Based on Competence, Not Tribe or Religion

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to shun tribal and religious sentiments in leadership selection and instead prioritize competence, capacity, character, and compassion. In a statement posted on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), titled “What Cannot Be Hidden in Leadership,” Obi stated that the quality of leadership directly affects national progress or failure, and that the results are always evident. “There are critical areas of leadership that must exist for a nation to move forward. These

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JUST IN: IGP Egbetokun Arrives Benue, Orders Fresh Deployment to Curb Killings

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Benue State and ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical units to the state in response to the recent wave of violent attacks that have left dozens dead. The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the development in a brief statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday. “IGP arrives Benue, orders for additional deployment of tactical teams,” the statement read. The visit follows nationwide outrage over the continued

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Entertainment News

2Face Idibia Decries Rising Insecurity in Benue, Calls for Urgent National Action

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has voiced his anguish over the escalating insecurity in his home state, Benue, following the recent massacre of residents in Yelwata, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa States. Suspected herdsmen reportedly invaded the community in a coordinated night attack around 10 p.m. on Friday, June 16, leaving dozens dead and many injured. The violence continued into the early hours of Saturday without any security intervention. Reacting in a video

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